Lucille "Lucy" Marie Carpenter

Lucy was born in Bremerton Washington in 1946 to parents Fred and Edna Haydock. Lucy graduated from West Bremerton High School in 1965 and right after married the love of her life Richard Carpenter. They then had two children Richard Jr. and Kerri. Lucy was an active 4-H leader who had a love for horses and horse showing with her daughter Kerri. Lucy worked as a Unit Clerk at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Lucy and her family then moved to Grand Coulee in 1985 as her husband transferred to the Bureau of Reclamation. Lucy worked as a Sterile Processing Technician at Coulee Medical Center for 28 years.

A loyal member and Vice-President of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club where she was always surrounded by wonderful friends that all became family.

Lucy and her husband enjoyed their retirement years. They loved traveling with their truck and camper and traveling all over the country. They also enjoyed going on cruises. Lucy was a devoted mother to her kids Kerri and Richard her pride and joys. Lucy was pre-deceased by the love of her life Richard in 2018 after 53 years of marriage, and her son Richard Jr. in 2023. Lucy is survived by her daughter Kerri (Joe) Kruis, Daughter-in-law Robyn Brandstrom, her granddaughters Rindi (Jeff) Green, Liz (Ian) Meyers, and Sarah (Dillon) Black. 3 Great grandchildren Maci and Lexi Green and Henry Leggett will never forget the love she brought to their lives.

Maya Angelou once said “It’s like god gave me a little piece of heaven on earth with my mom” this quote reminds us that a mother, though she might be physically gone, is always with us.

We chose not to lose Lucy but instead gain an angel. She’s in our minds our hearts and our lives and she will always be wise, compassionate and stubborn as ever. Lucy had a way of always making you feel like you were family. It did not matter at all who you were.

Proverbs 31:26. “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teachings of kindness is on her tongue” This is a great verse to honor our mom and grandmother and the impact she’s left on our lives.

Services will be held at Strate Funeral home on February 20th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Address: 329 E. Grand Coulee Ave, Grand Coulee, WA 99133